Channels:

HT, LU, BL

Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Warm

Common:

Cinnamon Twig, Cassia Twig

Latin:
Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae

Actions:

• Adjusts the ying and Wei levels: for wind cold from deficiency when sweating does not relieve the condition.
• Warms the channels and collaterals: for wind cold damp bi pain, arthritic complaints, especially in the shoulders. For cold obstructing the flow of blood in dysmenorrhea and other gynecological conditions.
• Unblocks the Yang Qi of the chest: for chest pain, palpiations, edema, dysuria, and abdominal fullness.
• Promotes blood circulation: for amen/dysmenorrhea, angina pectoris, and abdominal masses.

Contraindications:

• Caution in patients with fever, heat from deficiency, heat in the blood, pregnancy, and heavy menstruation.

Dosage:

• 3-9g for externally contracted wind-cold, 9-15g for Bi pain. Parts used = twig or ramulus.